Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Kentwood, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Kentwood

$1,795/mo

increased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kentwood is $1,795 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $115 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kentwood

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kentwood rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Kentwood, MI

Average rent prices in Kentwood have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 33% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Kentwood, MI

Rent prices in Kentwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kentwood is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,482. 1-bedroom apartments in Kentwood run $1,156 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,073

No Change

29%

1 bedroom

$1,279

3%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,349

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,250

3%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,025

3%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,073

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,279

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,349

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,025

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

29%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kentwood, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Kentwood, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Kentwood and Allendale Charter Township by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kentwood

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,623
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kentwood, MI is 11% higher than the median rent in Allendale Charter Township, MI.

Discover rentals in Kentwood, MI

Sutton Club Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1h ago

8.8

Very good

Sutton Club Apartments

1480 Hidden Valley Dr Se, Kentwood, MI 49508

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,225–$1,379

Apartment for rent

4740 Eastern Ave Se #204 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Kentwood

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

5890 Christie Ave Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kentwood

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 20

2073 Andrew St Se - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Kentwood

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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Frequently asked questions for Kentwood, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Kentwood rental market.

How much is rent in Kentwood?

The average rent in Kentwood is $1,795 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kentwood?

Average rent prices in Kentwood have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 33% since last year.

How does Kentwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kentwood is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $115 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kentwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Kentwood, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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